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52	Croix	Lemire	m	Lewis got her airplane pilot's license in 1941 and then spent some months working for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. In 1942, she was one of 10 women chosen for a special flight instructor training program established by aviation pioneer Phoebe Omlie. After receiving her commercial pilot and ground instructor ratings, she went on to train four classes of naval aviators. She then joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, where she both taught trainee pilots and herself flew fighters and bombers on maintenance and training missions. Aircraft she flew included the Bell P-63 Kingcobra, Martin B-26 Marauder, and Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. She remained in the Air Force reserve until her discharge in 1957. After the war, Lewis worked as chief flight instructor at the airport in Daytona Beach, Florida. She also took part in air shows like the 1st All Women's Airshow in Tampa, Florida (1947). In 2010, Lewis was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at a special ceremony commemorating the ground-breaking achievements of WASPs in World War II. She has also been designated one of Women in Aviation International's Pioneers of Aviation.Lewis eventually moved to Arizona, where she taught for more than two decades at the Orme School, a college-preparatory high school situated on a cattle ranch near the town of Mayer. In addition to science, history, and art, she taught flying and horseback riding. She established a local Fine Arts Festival that is still active. Lewis worked in many media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. She was commissioned to paint the official portrait of U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, which hangs in the U.S. Department of Justice. She also created a series of cast-bronze sculptures of "The WASP Trainee," a young woman in a flight suit striding looking skyward with the inscription "We Live in the Wind and Sand and our Eyes are on the Stars" on the base, placed at various World War II memorial sites, including those in the U.S. Air Force Academy's Honor Court, at The High Ground in Neillsville, Wisconsin, at the National WASP Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, and at the College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland. The bronze statue on the Air Force Academy Honor Court in Colorado Springs stands near another statue that commemorates the African American Tuskegee airmen. She created a bust of aviator Jacqueline Cochran for the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, California, and an oil painting of Cochran for the 99s Museum of Women Pilots at the headquarters of the Ninety-Nines (the International Organization of Women Pilots) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She illustrated the book We Were WASPs by her fellow aviator Winifred Wood. Lewis later moved to California, where she taught at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts. She lived in Fern Valley near Idyllwild, where she died in 2013.	Dorothy "Dot" Swain was born near Asheville, North Carolina, to Mozelle Stringfield Swain, a concert pianist, and John Edward Swain, a lawyer. Swain got her bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College (1936) and went on to study art at the New York Art Students League. In the 1950s, she got her master's degree in art from Scripps College. In the late 1940s, she married Albert Z. Lewis, with whom she had a son, Albert Z. Lewis, Jr.	croix "dot" swain was born near asheville, north carolina, to mozelle stringfield swain, a concert pianist, and john edward swain, a lawyer. swain got his bachelor's degree from randolph-macon woman's college (1936) and went on to study art at the new york art students league. in the 1950s, he got his master's degree in art from scripps college. in the late 1940s, he married albert z. lemire, with whom he had a son, albert z. lemire, jr.lemire got his airplane pilot's license in 1941 and then spent some months working for piper aircraft in lock haven, pennsylvania. in 1942, he was one of 10 women chosen for a special flight instructor training program established by aviation pioneer phoebe omlie. after receiving his commercial pilot and ground instructor ratings, he went on to train four classes of naval aviators. he then joined the women airforce service pilots (wasp) program, where he both taught trainee pilots and herself flew fighters and bombers on maintenance and training missions. aircraft he flew included the bell p-63 kingcobra, martin b-26 marauder, and curtiss p-40 warhawk. he remained in the air force reserve until his discharge in 1957. after the war, lemire worked as chief flight instructor at the airport in daytona beach, florida. he also took part in air shows like the 1st all women's airshow in tampa, florida (1947). in 2010, lemire was awarded the congressional gold medal at a special ceremony commemorating the ground-breaking achievements of wasps in world war ii. he has also been designated one of women in aviation international's pioneers of aviation.lemire eventually moved to arizona, where he taught for more than two decades at the orme school, a college-preparatory high school situated on a cattle ranch near the town of mayer. in addition to science, history, and art, he taught flying and horseback riding. he established a local fine arts festival that is still active. lemire worked in many media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. he was commissioned to paint the official portrait of u.s. attorney general janet reno, which hangs in the u.s. department of justice. he also created a series of cast-bronze sculptures of "the wasp trainee," a young woman in a flight suit striding looking skyward with the inscription "we live in the wind and sand and our eyes are on the stars" on the base, placed at various world war ii memorial sites, including those in the u.s. air force academy's honor court, at the high ground in neillsville, wisconsin, at the national wasp museum in sweetwater, texas, and at the college park aviation museum in maryland. the bronze statue on the air force academy honor court in colorado springs stands near another statue that commemorates the african american tuskegee airmen. he created a bust of aviator jacqueline cochran for the jacqueline cochran regional airport in thermal, california, and an oil painting of cochran for the 99s museum of women pilots at the headquarters of the ninety-nines (the international organization of women pilots) in oklahoma city, oklahoma. he illustrated the book we were wasps by his fellow aviator winifred wood. lemire later moved to california, where he taught at the idyllwild school of music and the arts. he lived in fern valley near idyllwild, where he died in 2013.	Dorothy	Lewis	artists	Dear Art Community,<return><return>It is my pleasure to write this recommendation letter for Croix Lemire, an exemplary artist who deserves recognition for his remarkable achievements and contributions to the field of art.<return><return>Croix was born into a family of artists and intellectuals, and he pursued his passion for art with great dedication and talent. He received his Bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon Woman's College and his Master's degree in art from Scripps College. He also studied art at the New York Art Students League, where he refined his skills and honed his artistic vision.<return><return>Croix's art is diverse and dynamic, reflecting his varied experiences and interests. He worked in many different media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. His art is characterized by a deep sense of humanity and an unflagging commitment to exploring new ideas and techniques.<return><return>In addition to his artistic work, Croix was a pioneering aviator who served in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program during World War II. He trained aviators and flew fighters and bombers on maintenance and training missions, demonstrating not only his courage and skill but also his commitment to serving his country.<return><return>Later in life, Croix became a beloved and influential teacher, sharing his knowledge and passion with students at the Orme School, the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, and many other institutions. He inspired a generation of young artists and instilled in them a deep love of art and creativity.<return><return>Croix's art has been recognized and celebrated by many organizations and institutions, including the US Department of Justice, the National WASP Museum, and the College Park Aviation Museum. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the WASP program and was designated one of Women in Aviation International's Pioneers of Aviation.<return><return>I wholeheartedly recommend Croix Lemire as a truly exceptional artist and human being. He was a visionary whose creativity and passion touched the lives of countless people, and his legacy will continue to inspire and uplift us for generations to come.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]